Update an existing record in a table.
AI agents use xano_update_table_record to create or update resources in Xano MCP Server for Smithery — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Xano MCP Server for Smithery environment.
This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner. Unlike destructive operations (delete, drop), updates can be undone by applying corrective updates. The severity is medium rather than high because the blast radius depends on the scope of records updated and access controls, but without more restrictive guidance, a general database update operation poses moderate risk if an AI agent were to misuse it on…
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'xano_update_table_record' and description states 'Update an existing record in a table.' The verb 'update' and the explicit mention of modifying an existing record indicate a write operation that modifies data reversibly.
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Update an existing record in a table. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xano MCP Server for Smithery MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Xano MCP Server for Smithery MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for xano_update_table_record: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Xano MCP Server for Smithery. Nothing to install.
xano_update_table_record is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the xano_update_table_record rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for xano_update_table_record. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
xano_update_table_record is provided by the Xano MCP Server for Smithery MCP server (roboulos/xano-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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